only vs only when
only when vs onlyonly is an adjective but only when is not an adjective.
only and only when both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| only | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| only when | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
only and only when
are synonyms defined as:
- only and only when: never except when
Other synonyms of only include
only if.
| only (adjective) | only when (adjective) |
|---|---|
| exclusive of anyone or anything else | |
| being the only one; single and isolated from others |
| only (adverb) | only when (adverb) |
|---|---|
| with nevertheless the final result | never except when |
| without any others being included or involved | |
| and nothing more | |
| never except when | |
| in the final outcome | |
| as recently as | |
| except that |
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